http://www.ardmoreite.com/section/health ardmoreite.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Fri, 24 May 2013 13:27:18 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130523/LIFESTYLE/130529879/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Thu, 23 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130523/LIFESTYLE/130529879/1016/LIFESTYLE When you have rheumatoid arthritis, building your diet around foods that help curb the inflammatory response is important, but that’s easier said than done – especially when it comes to desserts.
 
While everydayhealth.com says there’s no magic-bullet food that will slow down the condition’s progression, but healthy choices will [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/LIFESTYLE/130529921/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/LIFESTYLE/130529921/1016/LIFESTYLE For something so small, flaxseed has big benefits, according to everydayhealth.com.
 
Flaxseed offers:
 
Vitamins and minerals, including most of the B vitamins, magnesium, and manganese
 
http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130521/LIFESTYLE/130529980/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130521/LIFESTYLE/130529980/1016/LIFESTYLE Many people see the start of spring as a welcome change. But with the warm breeze comes airborne pollen and mold spores. And if you suffer from seasonal allergies, you probably feel them with every inhale. Allergens send the body's immune system into overdrive, leading to allergy symptoms such as sneezing, a stuffy nose, and itching. In the springtime alone, which typically begins in March, hay fever — an allergy to pollen or mold — affects 30 to 60 million people in the [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/LIFESTYLE/130529987/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130520/LIFESTYLE/130529987/1016/LIFESTYLE Rehydrating during and after exercise is important. But what should choose — water or a sports drink
 
According to everydayhealth.com before you reach for one or the other consider these facts:
 
Water works. Proper hydration is one of the most [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519794/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519794/1016/LIFESTYLE Beginning on July 1, SoonerCare HMP will shift the structure of service delivery. One of the key changes will be embedding nurses in health coaching roles in targeted primary care practices as opposed to the current combination of face to face and telephonic case management. The health coaches will be highly skilled in Motivational Interviewing, a counseling approach developed by Dr. William Miller and Dr. Stephen Rollnick that emphasizes a patient-centered, patient-driven approach [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130516/LIFESTYLE/130519820/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130516/LIFESTYLE/130519820/1016/LIFESTYLE Gallstones can cause severe abdominal pain or no symptoms at all, according to everydayhealth.com. Find out what may cause the gallbladder to form gallstones, what they feel like, and the ways to treat them.
 
Having gallstones, also called cholelithiasis, is a very common problem, but it is most common in women, people older than age 40, and Native Americans.
 
http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519832/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519832/1016/LIFESTYLE Individuals, groups and organizations that are changing the health of Oklahomans through innovative programming are encouraged to apply for the 2013 Champions of Health awards. The awards program, which began 10 years ago, has honored more than 100 projects and programs that are working to reverse the negative health statistics in the state.
 
Nonprofit winners in select categories will receive a $5,000 [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130515/LIFESTYLE/130519858/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130515/LIFESTYLE/130519858/1016/LIFESTYLE Simple diet changes can help chase away knee pain, according to everydayhealth.com.
 
A growing body of research suggests that small dietary changes can add up to big benefits for knee health.
 
"A number of foods have powerful anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130514/LIFESTYLE/130519887/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Tue, 14 May 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130514/LIFESTYLE/130519887/1016/LIFESTYLE According to everydayhealth.com nighttime snack isn’t always harmful. And if you understand the reasons behind it and modify your diet accordingly, chances are your midnight cravings will be reduced or eliminated, and weight loss can move full steam ahead.
 
Simple as it seems, many people overeat in the evening because they have not consumed [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130514/LIFESTYLE/130519892/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130514/LIFESTYLE/130519892/1016/LIFESTYLE The consequences of leaving kids or pets in hot cars, even for a minute, can be deadly. Each year, AAA along with Safe Kids works to prevent children and pets being left in hot cars by educating the public of the dangers.
 
According to data collected by Dr. Jan Null of San Francisco State University, 32 children died last year after being left in a car. 52 percent of those who died were left not on purpose, [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519895/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Tue, 14 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519895/1016/LIFESTYLE Legislation that would make it easier for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses coming from other states to practice in Oklahoma has been signed into law.
 
House Bill 1461, by state Rep. Pat Ownbey, requires all individuals seeking a license to submit a criminal background check, but also allows the Oklahoma Board of Nursing to issue prescriptive authority to APRN-CNPs, APRN-CNSs and APRN-CNMs of another [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130513/LIFESTYLE/130519923/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130513/LIFESTYLE/130519923/1016/LIFESTYLE Most people with type 2 diabetes know that they can’t indulge in a daily chunk of chocolate cake for dessert or sip sugar-laden drinks. But is all sugar off limits in a type 2 diabetes diet, even the natural sugar found in fruits? According t everydayhealth.com, fruit is a healthy snack, packed with fiber, vitamins and nutrients, even those with diabetes can enjoy in moderation.
http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519980/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Fri, 10 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519980/1016/LIFESTYLE A bill that would expand state abortion reporting requirements is headed to the governor’s desk.
 
"It is becoming clear that it is critical to track abortions," said Roberts, R-Hominy. "The latest example of an alleged criminal abortionist is a Pennsylvania doctor who is accused of severing the spinal cords of newborns and performing abortions beyond the scope of the 24-week limit allowed by [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130510/LIFESTYLE/130519982/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Fri, 10 May 2013 10:30:04 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130510/LIFESTYLE/130519982/1016/LIFESTYLE Everydayhealth.com suggests a healthy idea is to get more variety into the salad bowl
 
Brigid K. McVaugh, MS, RD, LD, a clinical dietitian at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital in Houston, said all greens have something to offer, "where they differ is in the vitamin and mineral content."
 
http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509664/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Thu, 9 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509664/1016/LIFESTYLE The Oklahoma State Department of Health, in coordination with its county health departments, is offering a new service by providing a screening protocol to identify women at risk for postpartum depression Postpartum women seeking family planning services at their local county health department will be invited to take a 10-item questionnaire called the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
 
The EPDS is a [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509666/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Thu, 9 May 2013 13:45:10 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509666/1016/LIFESTYLE Clarissa Willis, Ph.D, an author, consultant and professional development specialist, will present "Teaching Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder" on May 18 at East Central University’s Estep Multimedia Center inside the Bill S. Cole University Center.
 
The free presentation is open to the public and will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
 
http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509676/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Thu, 9 May 2013 12:01:19 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509676/1016/LIFESTYLE Everydayhealth.com suggests a healthy idea is to get more variety into the salad bowl
 
Brigid K. McVaugh, MS, RD, LD, a clinical dietitian at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital in Houston, said all greens have something to offer, "where they differ is in the vitamin and mineral content."
 
http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130508/NEWS/305089942/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Wed, 8 May 2013 7:23:25 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130508/NEWS/305089942/1016/LIFESTYLE http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509874/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Fri, 3 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509874/1016/LIFESTYLE The Chickasaw Nation took front and center recently, from the tribe’s largest presence to its smallest at Arthritis Foundation/Oklahoma’s "Tribute to Excellence" Thursday.
 
Nearly 400 attendees were on hand as the Foundation honored Chickasaw Gov. Bill Anoatubby and 9-year-old Danya Impson of the Chickasaw Nation. They were selected because of their commitment to the community and support of [...]]]> http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130503/LIFESTYLE/130509882/1016/LIFESTYLE?rssfeed=true Fri, 3 May 2013 9:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130503/LIFESTYLE/130509882/1016/LIFESTYLE Everydayhealth.com suggests a healthy idea is to get more variety into the salad bowl
 
Brigid K. McVaugh, MS, RD, LD, a clinical dietitian at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital in Houston, said all greens have something to offer, "where they differ is in the vitamin and mineral content."